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Title: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Markie on 29 June 2007, 15:16:50

Did you know.....this is NOT a wind up......

Beko's real trading name is arcelik but for some reason they don't use that brand over here.

Its owned by Koc Holdings.

 ;D ;D

Anyone else know of unfortunate names that just wouldnt cut it in the UK market?
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Markie on 29 June 2007, 15:19:09
Words now fail me as according to google....

The chairman of Koc Holdings is Mustafa Koc

And i thought it was bad that i went to school with a girl called Annette Curtain  ::)
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Big Rod on 29 June 2007, 16:22:37
I was at school with a Sikh bloke called Kamiil Jeet, which pronounced in his Mother tongue sounded like Camel Sh1t.

Also a friend of mine used to work for a large fund manager in Edinburgh and one of her accounts was for Kinky Nippon Holdings.

Doesn't beat your Koc ups though Jock!!  ;D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2007, 16:38:06
In a previous life I was a ships engineer and regularly sailed with Hong Kong Chinese crew members.

One engineroom donkeyman was called Wun Fuk Ti (not 100% on the spelling, but you get the gist) and surprisingly, could see very well.

True.....   :y



Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Golfbuddy on 29 June 2007, 16:57:04
There used to be a doctor at a hospital in Bristol whose name was De'Ath. :o
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2007, 17:05:52
Doctor in my local practice is called Dr Heales.

And he does!   :D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Danny on 29 June 2007, 18:08:46
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There used to be a doctor at a hospital in Bristol whose name was De'Ath. :o

i delivered post to someone of that surname yesterday  :y

on one, the name was printed in block capitals which looked a bit more obvious, DE'ATH, and one missed the apostrophe out completely  ;D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Craig_R on 29 June 2007, 18:08:48
Knew three funny names from school

One guy was called John Pratt which is not soo bad but his evil parents gave him the middle name of ISA very mean.

Another Guy was Called Baites and when we were lined up getting told off the teacher went down the line saying Master Rennie thats me Master So and So and when It got the Baitesy he was Called Mr Baites

3 Brothers at my Ex Wifes School were call Wayne, Lee. Joe but their Surname was King
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Golfbuddy on 29 June 2007, 18:44:49
Of course there was the fella whose name was Peter Smelley. He changed his name by deed poll though. He's now called John ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: sir moanalot on 29 June 2007, 18:53:22
when i was younger (my mate?!) went to the local clap clinic to visit the doctor- dr forcitt.
and durex is cellotape in australia!!
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: benjamind on 29 June 2007, 18:54:56
I am aware of somebody called piers mycock his parents must have a wonderful sense of humour
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: sir moanalot on 29 June 2007, 18:59:11
.....and for years my mate in the army couldnt understand why the payoffice chuckled when handing his payslip over. his name was chris hopper. (true) obviously the first name was abbreviated!
and also i worked for a takeaway that was owned by a havma ghash (unfortunately it was a bloke!)
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Chopsdad on 29 June 2007, 20:07:50
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There used to be a doctor at a hospital in Bristol whose name was De'Ath. :o

We had one of those looking after the Estates and Executors Service - Wayne De'ath! Priceless  ;D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: smoothomega on 29 June 2007, 21:12:22
Many moons ago i used to date an oriental girl whos name was Lin Lee Tank she was very slim and as fit as a butchers but oh those thighs................. happy days  :P
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: bob.dent on 29 June 2007, 21:23:42
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when i was younger (my mate?!) went to the local clap clinic to visit the doctor- dr forcitt.
and durex is cellotape in australia!!

Isn't it the same over here then? ::) ;D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: hotel21 on 29 June 2007, 21:29:43
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when i was younger (my mate?!) went to the local clap clinic to visit the doctor- dr forcitt.
and durex is cellotape in australia!!

Isn't it the same over here then? ::) ;D

Suppose it could be fun to deply the old sellotape thing on the preamble up to the great event but, afterwards, thinking about removal.....  Mebbe not.





.........or there again.....   :-/
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Elite Pete on 29 June 2007, 23:04:14
What about

Jack Meoff or Hugh G Rection :D
Title: Re: FuntimeFriday - Unfortunate Names
Post by: Andy B on 29 June 2007, 23:18:56
When my wife worked in the driving test centre in Edinburgh she booked a test for a Hamish McSporran - could you have a more Scottish name?